There are loads of fantastic ways to be a part of our vision. Have a look through this list and see what catches your eye.
The Together Plan wouldn’t be where it is today, without our fantastic and dedicated volunteer team. As a charity, we are almost entirely volunteer-led and we love it that way!
We are always growing our team and exploring new areas of work and so we are looking for new volunteers to contribute and share their skills and experiences!
If you are interested, you can view all of our open roles using the button below and if you like the look of one, submit an application!
This is a totally volunteer-driven project which encourages volunteering in Belarus as well as in the UK. We teach community members how to take on more roles within their community so that they can run the distribution at their end. This ensures all those who qualify to receive aid, do so in a fair and dignified manner.
Donate unwanted items – If you have any unwanted items, we would love to put them to good use! We accept good quality shoes and clothes; toys; sheets and towels; stationery and arts & crafts; kitchen non-breakables and Judaica. We sort and pack all donations and send them to communities in Belarus, both Jewish and non-Jewish.
Volunteer to drive for us – Unfortunately, due to the quantity of donations we are offered, we are unable to collect them all ourselves. Support us by collecting donations around north London and dropping them to our warehouse and other storage spaces.
Donate a garage or storage space – If you have an empty garage and you are in the north London area, we would love to hear from you. We are always looking for spare space to store donations.
Volunteer at our Chat & Pack sessions – Our volunteers meet every Tuesday morning to sort and pack donations which are then transported by road to communities in Belarus, Jewish and non-Jewish. Volunteers meet once a week and are always looking for additional help and a nice chat!
To find out more about the Aid Together project, click here.
Throughout the year we organise a range of different events. Whether you are ready to get your thinking caps on as part of a quiz team, or want to learn a little more about a specific project or community we are supporting, there is an event for you! Examples of our events include: Educational talks and films; Supper quizzes; Bingo, jazz and comedy nights; Cookery demonstrations with lunch, and so much more.
If you want to find out more about our upcoming events, make sure to check out the events page here, or sign up to our newsletter using the sign up forms on our website. Supporting our events enables us to create awareness of the important work we do and raise money for the projects.
If you can unfortunately not attend an event, but would still like to support it, there are plenty of ways to do so, such as donating a prize for a raffle or sponsoring the event itself. please don’t hesitate to get in touch via the contact page to let us know how you can help.
Sponsor a Sunday school student in Belarus – Give a monthly donation which will help to send a member of the Polotsk and Slutsk Jewish youth communities to Sunday school where they will be able to learn about their heritage, traditions, Hebrew and Judaica. We believe that communities are built on education, and with this knowledge, the students will be empowered to encourage positive change within their own communities. We will make sure to keep you updated of the student’s progress and we are sure they will be very grateful!
Be a Bar/Bat Mitzvah twin or pen-pal – Twin your Bar/Bat Mitzvah with someone in Belarus or alternatively, ask us for a pen-pal. It is very meaningful for young people to be able to connect with others from foreign countries, especially those in Belarus who may not have had the chance to travel and visit other communities. Having a pen-pal or a Bar/Bat Mitzvah twin is a hugely educational experience as you will be able to learn about the Jewish history of the region as well as the challenges faced by Jewish communities today in a post-Soviet country.
Our Youth for Youth project started in 2010 and each year, young adults between the ages of 17 and 30, travel to Belarus to run summer programmes and engage with their peers both from the UK and Belarus. This is a real social action initiative that continues to positively impact young adults across the world, year on year. Youth for Youth members organise fun, social gatherings as well as fundraise together and plan events throughout the year.
Volunteer on a youth camp – If you are aged between 17 and 30, and a Youth for Youth member, you will be able to travel to Belarus and volunteer as part of a large team that plans and runs youth camps in Belarus each year. The camps usually take place in the summer and even if you are not able to come to the camp, you are still encouraged to get involved with the planning and organisation. Just because you won’t be there to run the activity, doesn’t mean you don’t have some amazing and possibly life changing ideas!
To find out more about our Youth for Youth programme, click here.
We love the business community and appreciate any support that your business can offer us. It could be sponsorship for events, pro-bono support, advice and consulting or services and donations. As a member of Business Network International (Chipping Chapter, Mill Hill, London) we can also help businesses in return.
If you are a business owner and would be interested to know how BNI can help you grow your business, please contact us and find out more about how the partnership between business and charity is the cornerstone of any community.